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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Raill,) Rale, v.2 [e.m.E. and ME rayle (c1400), reyle, rail.] Of blood: To flow or gush furth. —1513 Doug. xi xiii 172.
Thristand his tallans sa throu hir entralis Quhill at the blude abundantly furth ralys [Sm. ralis]
